Body system

Pancreas is a endocrine gland.

accessory organ in digestive system
Is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen

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Two types of cells:
Acini: secrete digestive enzymes and sodium
that neutralizes the acidic chyme
Islets: produce hormones that diffuse into
blood.
- insulin: produced by beta cells
- Glucagon: produces by alpha cells

Diseases
Pancreatitis:
is an inflammation of the pancreas. This
occurs when digestive enzymes start to
digest the pancreas
Can be acute or chronic
Chronic pancreatitis is no cure. Worse
over time and leads to permanent damage

Causes

most common cause is excessive consume

of alcohol
cystic fibrosis
inherited diseases

Symptoms
Nausea
Vomiting
weight loss

Cure, treatment and recovery

fluids, analgesics and intravenous artificial nutrition

few days in the hospital.
After take enzymes and a special diet.
Not smoke or drink alcohol